Trump and Putin momentarily halted their meeting for a phone conversation
The White House played host to a significant summit involving US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and leaders from multiple European countries. The discussions, held with the aim of resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict, were reported by multiple sources, including the German Press Agency and initially by "Bild".
During the summit, a phone call between Trump and Putin interrupted the proceedings. However, no specific details about the content of the call were provided. The exact nature of these potential further discussions with the Europeans is not specified, but it is known that they may involve direct meetings between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the goal of negotiating a comprehensive peace deal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the aim was not merely a ceasefire but a full peace agreement requiring concessions from both Russia and Ukraine. He acknowledged the difficulty given the conflict's duration but framed the U.S. role as unique in having a leader who could bring Putin to the negotiating table.
Zelenskyy was scheduled to meet with European leaders shortly after the summit to find common ground, with the administration seeking what each side could agree upon to end the war. The leaders from the EU who attended the White House discussions were not specifically named.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, as of late August 2025, Russian strikes on Ukraine continued, leading to frustration from President Trump toward Putin, even as he maintained hope for eventual peace. Both Russia and Ukraine continued launching drone attacks, complicating the security situation. U.S. officials revealed ongoing work to establish security guarantees for Ukraine as part of the peace process, describing these as "a work in progress" with no immediate breakthrough.
In summary, the potential further discussions involve convening direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy facilitated by Trump, urging European leaders to engage actively, and working toward a comprehensive peace deal with security guarantees, though active hostilities persist, and the path to agreement remains challenging.
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